Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B. Roberts, shown here a week or two before she was lost in the battle.

It was history’s last major fleet engagement—to date. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was... Here’s What You Need to Remember: Leyte was “the last great naval battle” of World War II.

The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...

Naval vessels are staffed by some of the most courageous people in uniform you’ll ever meet. This was doubly true ...

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval engagement in history, a sprawling affair that lasted from Oct. 23 to 26, 1944, involving four major engagements. In spite of hopeless odds, Japanese Adm ...

As one of the world’s most formidable fighting forces, the United States Navy is rightfully feared worldwide. Even though the ...

Japan unleashed kamikazes on the U.S. Navy at the Battle of Leyte Gulf on Oct. 25, 1944. The attack was successful, destroying or severely damaging over two dozen ships, including two aircraft ...

“I had three Navy and one Army in my family and my uncle was killed in action in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. And so I just feel very committed to remembering those that have passed on,” she said.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf destroyed the Japanese Navy as an effective fighting force. It was during this battle that U.S. sailors first witnessed the kamikaze attacks that would become ...

The battle was over. Krueger had won ... 950 miles long, from Leyte. That was on the orders of his superior officer, MacArthur. How the Sixth Army would be supplied and maintained there was ...